MSP University Corporation Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) exists to enable students to realize their educational goals. The University’s first priority is to promote the welfare and intellectual progress of students. In an effort to support students in financing their education, CSUN created the MSP University Corp Scholarship. The University Corporation is one of the earliest donors to the University Scholarship Program, having established a a scholarship endowment in 1972.

This scholarship is open to matriculated CSUN first-time freshman undergraduate students entering their first semester.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to undergraduate CSUN freshman students entering their first semester
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • One letter of recommendation will be submitted on my behalf via the my Matador Scholarship system.
  • Must upload a copy of your student resume. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.


Please note:
If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe what motivates you to pursue a higher education. What are your short and long term academic and/or professional goals?Why California State University, Northridge?
  2. Describe how winning this scholarship will help you achieve your short and long term academic and/or professional goals.
  3. Think back to a situation in your life where you had to decide between taking a risk and playing it safe. Which choice did you make? What was the outcome of your choice? Would you have made the same decision looking back on the experience or would you have made a different decision?
  4. [MSP 1] Please request: A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, counselor, or community leader - who can attest to your meritorious performance and personal strengths and can assess your potential for academic and career success. The letter should include a signature, title, and contact information. The letter should be addressed to: *Award Selection Committee*.
  5. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.